7.The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan

Shortly after graduating from college in 2012, Marina Keegan died tragically in a car accident, leaving behind a trove of beautiful short stories. The title essay is a look at the unique experience of college and, given the circumstances, a poignant reminder of the preciousness of life itself.

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8.Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Listening to elders give advice isn't always easy. Tuesdays with Morrie turns the trope on its head, as an old college professor offers profound advice on life's greatest lessons — and even the meaning of life itself.

21.Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

What happens in the future when the world becomes so dark that people exclusively seek out an online utopia? Even more, what happens when users are pulled back into the ugly world they've been avoiding?

34.The Fall by Albert Camus

A look at the nature of truth and an exploration of what it means to be "good." The Fall brings to life the soul-crushing idealism that twentysomething post-grads face — and the sense of loss that comes with it.